A much admired Motor sailer ketch, 1 of only 3 built. Iroko on oak, copper fastened. Underwater hull is copper nickel sheathed. Perkins 6 cyl 120hp diesel. 6/8 berths in 3 cabins. She had a major refit in 1989 and has been maintained to the highest standards since 1996 in present ownership.

The design features a long, straight keel incorporating an iron ballast keel, a slightly raked stem and a vertical transom stern with the rudder hung on the back. Midships wheelhouse with coachroof fore and aft. Toe rail of about 6”/9” all round.

Deck 1.25” in 2 layers of marine ply, epoxy bonded and sheathed in epoxy/glass scrim and painted. The deck was laid new in 1988 as part of the major refit.

Coachroof and wheel house also rebuilt as part of the recent major refit with coamings

in solid iroko continuous under wheelhouse doors with ply coachroof, decks, epoxy/scrim sheathed. The wheelhouse is raised in marine ply panels incorporating the windows on iroko framing, also with ply/epoxy/scrim roofing. All painted on the exterior and varnished interior. Wheelhouse windows set in moulded iroko frames. Aft 2 windows of wheelhouse are opening aluminium, all others fixed. Sliding door to port & stbd with steps down inside. Forward window incorporates a Kent Clearview screen. Round and oval bronze ports in the coachroof coamings, those in the sides are opening, those aft fixed. Access/ventilation/escape hatch over aft coaming, + large moveable swan–neck vents on Dorade boxes. Varnished hand rails on forward coachroof and wheelhouse top. The clear forward coachroof deck allows easy access to the mast and stowage of a dinghy.

Forward of the main mast is the fore hatch giving ventilation and access to the forward cabin, constructed in varnished mahogany with a dead-light and raised to a good height off the deck.

Between the fore hatch and the stem is the electric anchor windlass with foot button control. There is a small anchor davit.

Foredeck working area, side decks and aft deck are very clear with easy access and passage.

A small hatch on the after deck gives access to the voluminous lazarette compartment which also houses the generator in a silent box.

The underwater surface of the hull is sheathed with the Mitchell Mariner copper nickel patent sheathing system. This amazing treatment, similar to ordinary copper sheathing, is done to order by the inventor, Fred Mitchell of Poole. It has an estimated life of 40yrs and requires no anti-fouling. Repairs can easily be effected if torn.

Rig

Ketch with gaff on the mainand bermudan on the mizzen. Solid wood masts, Main mast new 2014, mizzen new 2013.

Masts mounted in steel tabernacles, the main mast on the foredeck with bulkhead under, mizzen mast on aft coachroof with bulkhead support under.

Steering position with console showing good instrumentation for the engine and electrics. Also incorporates a half size Admiralty chart table with stowage for a small number of charts under a lifting lid.

Eberspacher heating system throughout the boat. Taylor paraffin heater in the cabin, Reflex heater in the wheelhouse.

Inventory

Navigation: Sestrel Major steering compass.

Seafarer Voyage sounder

Pinta Auto Pilot

VHF radio

Seascan radar

Navtex

Garmin GPS

Safety

2 horse shoe lifebuoys

3 fire extinguishers and blanket

2 lifejackets and harnesses

Ground tackle

45lb CQR, 23lb Fishermans. 25 fathoms chain.

Electric windlass.

Other gear

Excellent warps, mooring ropes.

3 metre fibreglass dinghy

This is one of 3 Sole Bay 40’s built, of which 2 survive. She is very strongly built, a good powerful vessel capable of offshore passages. 1989 refit included:

New deck and most of beam shelf.

All new superstructure.

All new electrical wiring.

New keel bolts and floor bolts, prior to specialised hull sheathing.

New water and fuel tanks, plumbing and pumps.

New electronics and fire fighting equipment.

New shaft, tube and recon prop with rope stripper.

Major engine overhaul and new generator.

In present ownership since 1996 during which time she has been maintained to the highest standard. She is ashore every winter in the Royal Forth Yacht Club undergoing a full programme of maintenance. Having cruised extensively locally and further afield she is a much loved and admired vessel.

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.